Students write, perform new endings for Shakespeare's plays
Earlier this year, The Tire Swing featured a story about High Meadows students directing, producing and acting out one of Shakespeare's plays, Twelfth Night. Mere months later, the Barn Theatre has been given another dose of Shakespeare as five original takes on the endings of a few of the bard's works were performed by an extremely talented group of students. The result? A set of five wholly unique productions that impressed all in attendance.
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From left, Katie Jewett and Allison Cruthfield (background), Maren Finnegan (on stool) and Caroline McQueen (floor) perform in one of the five plays.
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These five unique plays were completely acted, directed and written by students, often with hilarious results. Premises ranged from new endings to existing plays, to a particularly funny retelling as viewed through the lens of a teacher instructing students on a particular play (see above photo; Maren Finnegan was especially excellent as the teacher).
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Second grade Spanish students learn flamenco
Last week, our second grade Spanish students were treated to a very special lesson by Spanish teacher Xiomara Burrell and after school dance teacher Janelle Selembo - they were taught how to flamenco! Have a look at the routine!
Notice anyone else in the video? Middle years teacher Andy Stephens, along with eighth graders David Armstrong and Ethan Wedge, accompanied the kids on guitar. Second graders learning traditional Latin dance? Just another day at High Meadows School!
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Yearbook deadline coming up fast
Have a yearbook ordered, but don't want it to look like all the others? Personalize your yearbook with a nameplate! 
Yearbook nameplates are only $5 and are designed to stick to the cover of your yearbook. Order forms are available on the yearbook portal. Payment can be sent to the front office, clearly identifying the student's name. The deadline is March 1 - Don't miss out!
Also on the yearbook portal - a quick survey for 8th graders only. Share your thoughts for this special 8th grade section!
If you have any questions, you can contact Danielle Wright, Director of Theatre Arts and Yearbook Coordinator, at dwright@highmeadows.org.
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Anticipation high for upcoming book fair
The High Meadows Book Fair is right around the corner - March 9 - 13 - and after last year's partnership with Through the Magic Door, we are looking forward to another great event!
Our goal is to create a commercial-free, gimmick-free environment that values quality of books over quantity of books. We, at High Meadows, understand the importance of fostering a love of reading and the book fair reflects these values. Instead of a highly marketed event focused on sales, we want the focus to be on literacy and the love of books. One of the many advantages of working with this vendor is having an onsite book curator who can answer questions about the titles and make recommendations based on the reading level and interest of your child. Parents who stopped by to chat with the Through the Magic Door owner last year were universally pleased with the service and the level of knowledge.
Book Fair will be held in the library as we see involvement from our librarians a must-have (Before last year, the book fairs did not involve the library at all). All classes will rotate through the book fair during the school day (schedule will be forthcoming). Parents can shop at any point during the week. We will be open in tandem with Art Night on Wed, March 11 (Come to see the art ... buy a book afterward!). We will also be open on conference days, Thursday and Friday, of that week.
You can visit the Through the Magic Door website at ttmd.com or by clicking here.
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Health picture books to get little minds thinking
Sarah Bobbitt
Early Years Teacher
I am always looking for books that elicit conversation about important or interesting topics for use at home and in the classroom. Here is my short list of health related books that make great conversation starters. They are all picture books, but some have been read to children ages 2-13. Who doesn't love a good story with fun pictures?
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Camp Director John Dovic receives ACA Award
It's no secret that High Meadows is the best summer camp in the Atlanta area, and our longtime camp director, John Dovic, was recently honored by the American Camp Association (ACA) for all his hard work.
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Camps Director John Dovic receives the National ACA Service Award for 2014.
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Mr. Dovic received an ACA Southeastern Region service award earlier this year, and this most recent honor, the National ACA Service Award was a nod from the greater organization. Congrats go to Mr. Dovic and we hope he keeps up the great (and award winning) work!
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Coming This Summer ... Camp!
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Summer camp registration now open!
Even though summer is months away, now is the time to start planning your children's summer camp experiences. So registration for the 2015 High Meadows Camp season has begun!
Spots are already filling up quickly, so we encourage you to head over to the camp website at highmeadowscamp.org to find out more. Ready to register now? Do so by clicking here or by following he prompts on the camp website.
It's tough to imagine warmer temperatures and sunshine while January drags on, but you won't want to miss the opportunity to enroll in the best camp program in the state. Register now!
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Learn How Earth Day Is Different At High Meadows Parenting Class
Monday, Feb. 23
9:00 - 10:00am
Library
Principal Candidate Meet-and-Greet
Tues, Feb. 24
8:45 - 9:30am
Early Years Commons
S.H.A.R.E. Meeting
Monday, Mar. 2
8:45 - 9:30am
Library
Principal Candidate Meet-and-Greet
Wednesday, Mar. 4
8:45 - 9:30am
Early Years Commons
Class Photo Day
Wednesday, Mar. 4
Advanced Band Performance
Wednesday, Mar. 4
5:00pm
Community Center
Community Gathering
Thursday, Mar. 5
9:05 - 9:25am
Community Center
Early Years Festival
Saturday, Mar. 7
12:00 - 3:00pm
Book Fair
Mar. 9-13
8:15 - 3:15pm
Library
Art Night
Wednesday, Mar. 11
6 - 7:30pm
Library
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Financial Aid Due
If you are applying for financial aid for next school year, the deadline to do so is coming up quick - Feb. 20, 2015!
If you still need to submit an application, you can find everything you need on our website at
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Pledge your support now!
Our month long #hmslove campaign has been going very well, but we still need your support to meet our goal!
THANK YOU to the many families who have shown their support, and we ask if you have not yet done so to please support High Meadows today!
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Event coming March 11
This year's Art Night, scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, will be the third annual celebration of our Visual Art Department's student art for grades K-5, which will also feature works by Middle School students enrolled in Studio Art and Media Production mini-courses. In addition to creative works, the show will feature student works inspired by renowned artists such as George Rodrigue, Magritte, Duchamp, Picasso, Dali, and more.
We hope to see you on March 11!
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Parenting Series
Learn How Earth Day is different at High Meadows ... and how you will want to be part of it!
Monday, Feb. 23rd
9:00-10:00 am in the library
Michelle Griffin, HM Environmental Ed. Teacher
Positive Discipline
Monday, March 16th
9:00-10:00 am in the library
Sue Amacker, HM Director of Support Services
Learning Differences
Monday, March 23rd
9:00-10:00 am in the library
Dr. Greer Ezrine, Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Please RSVP to Sue Amacker at samacker
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Vendor Forms Available Now!
The High Meadows Farmers Market is getting closer, and the application forms for vendors are now available on our website! You can find them by clicking here or by visiting highmeadows.org/farmers-market.
More information will be available in the coming weeks. Until then, mark your calendars for March 28, 10:00am-2:00pm!
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Get Involved With S.H.A.R.E.
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Do You Shoparoo?
 Our Shoparoo contest has its first winner - Michelle Lairson has won a $25 Starbucks gift card! Congratulations and keep scanning those receipts - there is still time to get into the contest before the end of the month!
You can find out more about Shoparoo at shoparoo.com and by contacting S.H.A.R.E. Indirect Fundraising chair Val Martin by email by clicking here. We encourage everyone to sign up and get started today!
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